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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 209.82 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 209.82 and 96.81 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 209.82 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/209.82 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 209.82 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 20,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311.38/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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